Lufthansa became the fifth airline worldwide to operate the Airbus A380 when its first superjumbo jet began service June 11. Air France, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore also use the plane. How does Lufthansa's A380 compare with the rest? Here's a look. -- Jason La, Los Angeles Times Pictured: An A380 jumbo jet is displayed at Los Angeles International Airport.

Lufthansa became the fifth airline worldwide to operate the Airbus A380 when its first superjumbo jet began service June 11. Air France, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore also use the plane. How does Lufthansa's A380 compare with the rest? Here's a look. -- Jason La, Los Angeles Times Pictured: An A380 jumbo jet is displayed at Los Angeles International Airport. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Lufthansa became the fifth airline worldwide to operate the Airbus A380 when its first superjumbo jet began service June 11. Air France, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore also use the plane. How does Lufthansa's A380 compare with the rest? Here's a look. -- Jason La, Los Angeles Times Pictured: An A380 jumbo jet is displayed at Los Angeles International Airport.